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He played Eric Tan in the Singaporean film ''[[Just Follow Law]]''. Lim also participated in the Singaporean sitcom ''[[Under One Roof (Singapore TV series)|Under One Roof]]''. Lim's famous tagline from ''Under One Roof'' is: "This reminds me of a story." For his effort in ''Under One Roof'', Lim became the first Singaporean actor to win an award at the [[Asian Television Awards]] for Best Male Actor in a Comedy.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/entertainmentfeatures/view/440897/1/.html |title=Wholly Moses! |first=Christopher |last=Toh |date=July 7, 2009 |newspaper=Channel News Asia }}</ref> Lim also starred in the [[Okto]] television series ''Zero Hero'' as Grandpa Magnificent.<ref name="Yahoo! 1">{{cite news|newspaper=Yahoo! |url=http://sg.entertainment.yahoo.com/blogs/singapore-showbiz/don-t-eat-pets-moses-lim-015039980.html |first=Dapne |last=Seah |title=I don’t eat pets: Moses Lim |date=October 30, 2011 |accessdate=March 3, 2013 }}</ref> He performed at the 2012 stage play, ''Happily Ever Laughter''.<ref>{{cite news|newspaper=The Business Times |url=http://www.businesstimes.com.sg/archive/saturday/lifestyle/arts/funny-gangs-worst-moments?page=2 |title=Funny gang's worst moments |date=June 8, 2012 |accessdate=March 3, 2013 }}</ref> |
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Revision as of 23:37, 11 January 2018
Template:Infobox Chinese-language singer and actor Moses Lim (born December 12, 1950) is a Singaporean former actor, comedian, entertainer and food connoisseur, known for playing Tan Ah Teck in the Singaporean sitcom Under One Roof.
Education
Lim took his primary school education at Catholic High School, secondary school education at Maris Stella High School and Pre-University education at Anglican High School.[1] He later studied at the Ngee Ann Polytechnic. Of the Chinese Henghua dialect group, Lim grew up speaking Hokkien at home. He learned English and Mandarin from his neighbours. He could also speak French and many other Chinese dialects.
Career
Entertainer
He played Eric Tan in the Singaporean film Just Follow Law. Lim also participated in the Singaporean sitcom Under One Roof. Lim's famous tagline from Under One Roof is: "This reminds me of a story." For his effort in Under One Roof, Lim became the first Singaporean actor to win an award at the Asian Television Awards for Best Male Actor in a Comedy.[2] Lim also starred in the Okto television series Zero Hero as Grandpa Magnificent.[3] He performed at the 2012 stage play, Happily Ever Laughter.[4]
Gourmet
Lim's gourmet career started in 1993, when a film agency asked him to host a thematic gourmet tour, to which Lim agreed.[3] He is the founder and manager of the Moses Lim Gourmet Club, which organizes gourmet tours on a bi-annually basis.[5] Lim also serves as brand ambassador for Singaporean porridge restaurant Zhen Zhou Dao, which is run by his son-in-law and eldest daughter.[6]
Other
Lim serves as chairman for a bridal store and a real estate company.
Accolades
| Year | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | Nominated |
| 2002 | Nominated | |
| 2003 | Nominated | |
| 2004 | Won | |
| 2005 | Nominated |
References
- ^ Yong, Shu Hoong. "Battle of comperes". POSbank. Retrieved March 3, 2013.
- ^ Toh, Christopher (July 7, 2009). "Wholly Moses!". Channel News Asia.
- ^ a b Seah, Dapne (October 30, 2011). "I don't eat pets: Moses Lim". Yahoo!. Retrieved March 3, 2013.
- ^ "Funny gang's worst moments". The Business Times. June 8, 2012. Retrieved March 3, 2013.
- ^ Guo, Wei Ho (June 9, 2012). "HAPPY EVER LAUGHTER: MOSES LIM". Fever Avenue. Retrieved March 3, 2013.
- ^ Quek, Eunice (November 17, 2012). "Celebrity-fronted eateries roll out chic concepts". The Sunday Times. Retrieved March 3, 2013.
External links
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